Nic Nemeth reflects on WWE return during Cena's retirement tour
Wrestling Inc • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jul 26, 2026
Nic Nemeth, known as Dolph Ziggler, discussed his return to WWE during the John Cena retirement tour at Madison Square Garden last November. He received multiple offers to join the main roster but chose this opportunity due to his past connections with Cena. Nemeth expressed concerns about whether fans would remember him but was elated when the crowd reacted positively. He highlighted the excitement around his match and the satisfaction it brought to both the audience and WWE officials.
- •Nemeth participated in The Last Time Is Now Tournament qualifier match.
- •He reflected on his past on-screen battles with John Cena.
- •Fans at Madison Square Garden reacted enthusiastically to his appearance.
- •Nemeth had previously declined other WWE return offers.
- •The match received positive feedback from those in Gorilla Position.
- 1:30 PMWrestling Inc — TNA's Nic Nemeth Looks Back On 2025 WWE Return During John Cena Retirement Tour
"TNA star Nic Nemeth has revealed that he had many offers to return to the WWE main roster, explaining why he chose to come back for the John Cena tournament.
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